William A. Henry Buchanan1,2

b. 27 December 1862, d. 1920
FatherPatrick Campbell Buchanan3,4 b. 11 Dec 1822, d. Aug 1877
MotherAmerica Virginia Copenhaver3,4 b. 21 May 1830, d. 2 Jul 1871
Birth27 Dec 1862 William A. Henry Buchanan was born on 27 Dec 1862 in Smyth County, Virginia.2 
Marriage16 Jun 1888 He married Ollie Lou McCarty on 16 Jun 1888 in Smyth County, Virginia.5 
  William and Ollie farmed in the Rich Valley District of Smyth County. Their family included 3 sons and 4 daughters. Their eldest son David served in World War I and is buried at Arlington Cemetery.1,6,7 
Death1920 William died in 1920 in Glade Springs, Washington County, Virginia.4 

Family

Ollie Lou McCarty b. Aug 1861
Children
  • David Jackson Buchanan1 (29 Apr 1889 - 31 Jul 1936)
  • Ethel Virginia Buchanan1 (May 1891 - )
  • Frank Maiden Buchanan1 (Aug 1892 - )
  • Garland Campbell Buchanan1 (Feb 1896 - )
Last Edited14 May 2012

Citations

  1. [S682] W Henry Buchanan household, 1900 U.S. cens., Smyth Co., Virginia, pop. sched., Rich Valley District, ED 84, sheet 1B, dwelling 17, family 17, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Household included: W. Henry Buchanan, 36, b. Dec. 1863, marr 11 years, farmer; O. Lou, wife, 38, b. Aug. 1861, marr 11 years, mother of 4 children, all are living; D. Jackson, son, 11, b. Apr. 1889; E. Virginia, dau, 9, b. May 1891; F. Maiden, son, 6, b. Aug. 1892; G. Campbell, son, 4, b. Feb. 1896; all b. VA/VA/VA.
  2. [S2927] Wm A.H. Buchanan entry, Smyth Co., Virginia Birth Register Vol. 1: 25 (1862). Line 6: Wm A.H. Buchanan, born 27 Dec. 1862 to P.C. and America V. Buchanan, reported by father.
  3. [S1006] P. Cam Buchanan household, 1870 U.S. cens, Smyth Co., Virginia, pop. sched., Rich Valley District, p. 65 (stamped), dwelling 214, family 214, viewed online at Ancestry.com, March 2004, image 33 of 90. P. Cam Buchanan, 47, farmer, $5,600, $1,000; America V., 40; Benjamin F. 12; Edward W., 10; William A.B., 6; James D., 4; all b. VA.
  4. [S1915] History of Virginia - Virginia Biography, Vol. 4: 529.
  5. [S60] Thomas Hockett and Shelia Steele Hunt, Smyth Co. VA Marriages 1851-1891 & 1860 Census, p. 23. Transcript reads: W.A.H. Buchanan, 25, s/o P. Campbell & Virginia and Ollie L. McCarty, 23, d/o E.J. & __ McCarty; marr 16 June 1888.
  6. [S1138] William Buchanan household, 1910 U.S. cens., Smyth Co., Virginia, pop. sched., Ellendale Precinct, ED 89, sheet 1A (p. 161 stamped), dwelling 5, family 5, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Household included: William Buchanan, 47, marr #1, marr 47 yrs, farm operator, owns own farm; Ollie, wife, 47, marr 21 years, mother of 4 children, all are living; David, son, 20; Ethel, dau, 18; Frank, 16, son, Garland, son, 14; Lucile Neal, servant, 15; all b. VA.
  7. [S1777] Find A Grave Website (http://www.findagrave.com/index.html : accessed Jul 2010). Dr. David F. [sic] Buchanan entry, Arlington National Cemetery.